Even women who have no intention of camping on their honeymoon may want to consider using a backpack. While some women prefer carrying a backpack to a handbag, others may want a backpack just for a day hike. What do women keep in a travel backpack? Snacks, travel guides, a change of clothes or shoes, travel documents -- and perhaps a small tablecloth, bottle of wine and opener, cheese, and other fixings for an impromptu (and very romantic) outdoor picnic.
Can a backpack for women be... sorta sexy? With criss-crossed bungee cords on the pack face that resemble the laces on a corset, the North Face Jester is. Of course, this highly rated backpack — which also comes in black, red, orange, light and dark blue, and green — is also light (1 lb , 10 oz) and practical. Women will appreciate the foam-padded backpanel and shoulder strap, large capacity, and two mesh water bottle pockets on the sides.
Could a backpack for a woman be any sleeker? The innovative Tumi T3 Balance Backpack is cushioned and has padded shoulder straps, zippered pockets, a magnetic closure, an organizational pockets, and a padded computer section.
Give your back a break with this versatile rolling backpack, which weighs nearly half as much as its competitors. It has padded shoulder straps as well as inline ball bearing wheels and a retractable handle.
More at home in a city restaurant or commuter railroad than a mountain trail, Vera Bradley's stylish black, quilted microfiber backpack for women has 6 compartments, an ID window, magnetic flap, large compartment inside, a key clip, gold feet and two side pockets that can be used to carry a cell phone and water bottle.
AmeriBag's medium-size backpack, useful for both men and women, is made of distressed nylon and designed to keep weight off your spine. It's usually available in black, blue, red, and orange.
Small (12" x 10" x 5"), lightweight, understated, and highly organized, the Sherpani Vida urban backpack is one of those bags you can use every day. It will look as appropriate in a good restaurant as on a day hike and has plenty of pockets for all your essentials.
A serious backpack designed for hauling larger loads, this backpack for women is made of water-tight, urethane-coated nylon and has a sleeping bag compartment. Colors include sage, inkspot, red, and black.
This heavy-duty, multi-day backpack for women is designed to hold a lot yet remain comfortable when you wear it. The design acts to keep the weight load on your hips rather than your back. The fully adjustable torso and molded-foam back panel lined with breathable fabric add to the comfort level. Plus the suspension design has good range of motion, so you remain well-balanced regardless of how you bend.
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